research Clinical Relevance of Hair Microscopy in Alopecia
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing certain hair loss conditions but has limitations and must be interpreted carefully.
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research The Hair Shaft: Normality, Abnormality, and Genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research Bubble Hair and Other Acquired Hair Shaft Anomalies Due to Hot Ironing on Wet Hair
Using a hot iron on wet hair can cause dry, brittle hair with air bubbles inside.
research Diffuse Hypotrichosis from Early Childhood
The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
research Hair Microscopy: An Easy Adjunct to Diagnosis of Systemic Diseases in Children
Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
research Microscopy of the Hair and Trichogram
Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research Photodegradation of Human Hair: A Microscopy Study
UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Non-Invasive Techniques for Evaluating Alopecia Areata
Non-invasive methods can effectively diagnose and manage alopecia areata.
research Microscopical Characterization of Known Postmortem Root Bands Using Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy
The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
research Evaluation of Hair Structural Abnormalities in Children with Different Neurological Diseases
Hair examination helps diagnose rare neurological diseases in children.
research Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Boys with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
research Follicular Dysplasia in Five Weimaraners
Five Weimaraners had a milder form of color dilution alopecia causing hair loss and skin issues.
research Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research An Update of Hair Shaft Disorders
Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
research Hair: Overview
The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
research Novel Small-Insertion Mutation in the LIPH Gene in a Patient with Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
research Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration: Clues in the Hair and Blood Vessels
The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair in the Setting of Parry-Romberg Syndrome
A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research A Hospital-Based Study to Determine Causes of Diffuse Hair Loss in Women
The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
research Uncombable Hair Syndrome and Beyond
Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
research Banding Pattern on Polarized Hair Microscopic Examination and Unilateral Polymicrogyria in a Patient With Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
research Trichoscopic Findings in Various Alopecias at Tertiary Referral Center: A Cross-Sectional Study
Trichoscopy is useful for quickly diagnosing different types of hair loss without needing biopsies.
research Is Propionibacterium Acnes Associated With Hair Casts And Alopecia?
Propionibacterium acnes might be linked to hair casts and possibly alopecia.
research Trichoscopy in Genetic Hair Shaft Abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
research Relevance of Trichoscopy in the Differential Diagnosis of Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study from North India
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined With a Non-Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Compound in the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective, Case-Series Study
The treatment combining platelet-rich plasma and a non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound significantly improved hair density and reduced bald areas in women with androgenetic alopecia, and it's safe with only mild side effects.
research Human Hair as a Testing Substrate in the Era of Precision Medicine: Potential Role of Omics-Based Approaches
Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.